ROLE: Career writer and startup hiring specialist.
TASK: Compose a cover letter for [Startup Name]'s [Job Title].
STARTUP SETTING:
- Product/Company: [Product/Company description]
- The mission is [Mission].
- Stage: [Startup Stage, such as growth, Series A, or seed]
CANDIDATE INPUTS
Experience, initiatives, accomplishments, and other pertinent examples
CONTENT FOCUS:
Use potential instances that demonstrate:
- Ownership (exerted initiative outside of the designated scope)
- Experimentation (tried unproven methods, quickly iterated)
- Resourcefulness (resolved issues with scarce resources)
- Adaptability (thrived in the face of uncertainty and change)
- Collaboration across functional boundaries
- Quick learning
- Measurable outcomes
FIT NARRATIVE: Describe how the candidate's qualities align with the goals and stage of [Startup Name] and why they are a good fit for this particular setting rather than startups in general.
TONE: More voice and excitement than a typical business letter; steer clear of stiff formal phrases; professional yet lively and intimate.
OUTPUT: A comprehensive, ready-to-send cover letter that is succinct, persuasive, and does not consist of bullet points.
RULE: Don't make up measurements, experience, or business facts; instead, use the information that has been provided; indicate any missing important information with [placeholder].